Fellow of the M&A Source

Fellowship is a lifetime award that is one of the highest honors bestowed by the M&A Source. The Fellow Award recognizes and honors M&A Source members who have made sustained and significant contributions to the Association.

The key words for this award are “sustained and significant.” The Fellowship is awarded to members who distinguished themselves sufficiently to warrant prestigious recognition.

The criteria for consideration are membership in the M&A Source for 10 consecutive years or longer and made significant contributions to the Association. Candidates must also be an M&AMI (Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary) in good standing or served at least one full term as Chairperson of the M&A Source.

Completion of the 2nd M&AMI recertification period, or is in at least the 7th year of being an M&AMI.

M&A Source members who meet the above criteria should contact M&A Source headquarters for consideration for the Fellow of the M&A Source Award.

Mike Adhikari

Rob Firestone

Dora Lanza

Edward Telling

Jim Afinowich

Darrell Fouts

George Lanza

Louis Vescio

Sara Burden

Dolliver Frederick

Walter Lipski

Chet Walden

Michael Camerota

Robert Gurrola

Joe Lindsey

Thomas Whipple

Greg Carpenter

Dan Hall

William Loftis

Phillip Wilhite

Keith Chapman

Kenneth Hoganson

Patricia McDonald

Bob Wyatt

Ronald Chernak

Fred Jager

Gary Papay

Steve Wain

Kevin Dempsey

John Johnson

George Petrulis

Fred Zirkle

Taylor Devine

Len Krick

David Ryan

Ron Johnson

Darrell Fouts Award

The M&A Source was founded by Darrell Fouts in 1992 under the guidance of Tom West, founder of the IBBA. Previous to the creation of the association, Darrell taught IBBA classes to help Main Street brokers transition to larger transactions. The M&A Source was founded from $500 donations from 60 IBBA members. The M&A Source established an award in his name in 2001, in recognition and appreciation of the selfless vision and leadership he generously gave to the profession.The Darrell Fouts Award is the most prestigious award given to the M&A Source member who has made outstanding contributions to the association. Those who are considered for this award have displayed visionary leadership or exceptional contributions resulting in a distinct benefit to the M&A Source members, uplifting and expanding the vision of the M&A Source and/or the M&A profession.